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Medical Surgical / Telemetry Unit - Travel Registered Nurse - $2070 per week.

Trusted Health
2 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Albemarle, NC, United States

Trusted is seeking an experienced nurse for this exciting travel nursing assignment. Trusted has streamlined the travel nursing experience by enabling nurses to apply directly to jobs without the need for recruiters. This unique approach provides more transparency, eliminates pesky calls from recruiters, and puts more money in your pocket. Join the thousands of nurses across the country who have already made the switch to a more modern way to work.

Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Experience:

• 18 months of experience with 3 months within the last 12 months.

• 18 months of Medical Surgical / Telemetry Unit experience with 1 month within the last 12 months.

• Experience with Epic is preferred.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have a North Carolina license or compact license (required for submission).

• This role may require floating to additional units and locations

• Local & travel allowed. Candidates living <50 miles from facility will be processed as local.

• Flu vaccination required after submission. Religious and medical declinations accepted.

• Anyone who worked as Staff at a facility in this program in the last 12 months cannot be submitted.

• Anyone who worked as Part-Time at a facility in this program in the last 12 months cannot be submitted.

• Anyone who worked as Per Diem at a facility in this program in the last 12 months cannot be submitted.

• Anyone currently working at a facility in this program cannot be submitted.

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

Additional Details:

Required Skills/Experience: - Post-op care, orthopedic experience, TPN, and PPN are required. - Required Med/Tele skills include stroke experience/NIH assessments, chest tube management, PIV starts, tracheostomy care, cardiac rhythm interpretation, NGT placement, drain/tube management (Dobhoff, PEG tubes, Hemovac, JP drains, flexiseals, Foley insertion/management, etc.), PCA pumps, and wound care. - Medication gtt management is required, including cardiac drips (Diltiazem), Heparin, blood products, and IVF.

Special Requests: - Up to 6 days off may be approved, excluding holidays. If the contracted hours cannot be met, the missed time must be added to the end of the contract.

Unit Details: - Patient population includes general Med/Surg patients with stroke, CHF, COPD, respiratory illnesses, diabetes, post-surgical, and behavioral health conditions. - RN patient ratios are 1:5-6 depending on acuity and may increase to 1:7-8 with surge staffing. - Uses Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication-dispensing systems, Philips monitors, and Masimo equipment.

Shift & Scheduling: - Weekend rotation: Every other weekend. - Travelers have no call. - Travelers will work 75% of holidays. - Schedule cycle: Every 4 weeks.

Floating Requirements: - Floating is required within Stanly to Med/Tele, ICU, PCU if open, and ED, as needed within scope of practice. - Floating is required to facilities in Region 1 as needed and within scope of practice. Region 1 includes Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, and the Central Division (CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH [pediatrics only]); the traveler could be floated to any facility within the region if needed. - When floated to other units, the RN must read their own telemetry strips. - If floating mid-shift, travel between facilities may be required.

6 days maximum time off

1 Manager reference required from within the last 12 months

1 Charge/Lead/Supervisor reference required from within the last 12 months

Proof of identification required

Certifications:

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)

• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale)

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

  • Skills Checklist: Yes
  • References: Yes
  • License Type: registered
  • License State: NC
  • Certifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Basic Life Support, NIH Stroke Scale

Job Details

  • Job Type: Travel
  • Nurse/Patient: 1/5-8
  • Shift Type: Night
  • Contract Date: 2026-11-16
  • Expected Length: 13 weeks
  • Hours per Shift: 12
  • Shifts per Week: 3